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AEG
Ridley Park, PA, United States
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AEG Rugby Manager
AEG is the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company with operations in the following business segments:
•AEG Facilities, which with its affiliates owns, manages or consults with more than 120 venues
•AEG Presents, which is one of the largest live music companies in the world dedicated to live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music events and world-renowned festivals
•AEG Sports, which is the world’s largest operator of sports franchises and high-profile sporting events
•AEG Global Partnerships, which supports each of AEG’s divisions through worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating and other strategic partnerships
•AEG Real Estate, which develops major sports and entertainment districts worldwide
With offices on five continents, the company uses its global network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands, ticketing and content distribution platforms and its integrated entertainment districts to deliver the most creative and innovative live sports and entertainment experiences that inspire athletes, teams, artists and fans.
The AEG Rugby Manager will partner and assist with the Director of Rugby in projects related to the growth and expansion of the AEG Rugby division. The Manager will identify and spread awareness amongst current networks, manage department budget, revenue projections. The incumbent will liaise with both global and domestic rugby entities, sponsorship sales, partnerships, and marketing teams.
Essential Duties:
•Manages PRL/Super Rugby/Warrior Cup plans, budgets and revenue projections
•Create AEG Rugby Events, supported by profitable business plans and practices including researching new profitable events to generate increased revenue
•Oversee and leads regional operational support and marketing initiatives
•Liaise with external partners and stakeholders (Sport governing bodies, cities/statutory agencies) to create buy in for profitable meaningful events
•Create a standard ancillary event/festival model for all AEG Rugby events, develop relationships with key branding partners to support a stake in all AEG rugby ventures
•Hiring and manage all specific AEG rugby event related temporary staff and event contractors as required
•Manage all event plans, including Front of House plans -sales, marketing, ticketing, merchandise, hospitality and media as well as Back of House plans event operations, competition and stadium infrastructure, hotel operations, staffing, team management, support venues, broadcast support
Required Qualifications
•A minimum education level of a BA/BS Degree (4-year) in Business, Sports Management, or a related area
•A minimum of 5 years of related work experience
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
•Experience management budgets and staying with costs
•Strong knowledge of Rugby, including rules and terminology
•Sales and/or marketing experience to include a network of contacts
•Multi-tasker with strong organizational skills and detail oriented
•Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently
•Proficient and confident presentation skills to executives and vendors
•Professional in both appearance and attitude
•Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
•Must be able to travel as required, including overnight stays
•Rugby industry or sports business experience required
•Experience working with employees at all levels is a plus
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel); and ability to learn all required systems
•Ability to travel internationally
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.